Fodor's "see it London is perfect for travelers who want to understand local history and English culture before they arrive, and experience the city like a native londoner while they're there.
Overflowing with brilliant color photography, this is the ONLY illustrated guide that provides the practical information that you need while traveling-complete restaurant and hotel reviews with exact prices for lodging and dining (not ranges), plus time-saving tips and how to avoid crowds, exact admission prices to key sights, great photo stops, and special notes on "kid-friendly" attractions throughout.
Hotels
Our detailed reviews represent the best accommodations in London, in all price ranges. From five-star luxury hotels to low-budget hostels, we'll tell you what to expect in terms of price and quality through extensive coverage of hotels and their surrounding neighborhoods, exact prices of double-occupancy rooms (including breakfast), plus pictures of hotel facilities and guestrooms.
Restaurants
If you want to experience the best that London has to offer, pay particular attention to our outstanding restaurant coverage that will help you choose from the thousands of local eateries that cater to every budget and dining experience. From affordable bistros in Sohoto places where you can splurge on a romantic and stylish dinner at" Hakkasan-you'll find it in "see it London. Each review covers house signature dishes, ambiance, actual prices for a two-course lunch and a three-course dinner (for two people), hours of operation, and what transportation will get you there.
The Sights
Whether you want to start your day with a sunrise walk across the Millenium Bridge or a niceleisurely boat trip down the Thames and end the day with a pint at a pub or afternoon tea at the Ritz, "see it London will take you there. Accessibly written to help you navigate throughout the city without missing a thing, each attraction includes exact admission prices, what galleries and museums not to miss, and where to stop for quick bites and refreshing drinks along the way. Sights are also rated for their "value," "walkability," "historic and cultural interest," plus we suggest fantastic "photo stops" and entertaining and age-appropriate "kid-friendly" attractions throughout the book.
What to Do?
Our shopping walks will lead you to cutting-edge fashions to fit all budgets, from hip streetwear to expensive fashions for your feet. But, London has much more to offer than just sight-seeing and shopping. Fodor's "see it London provides insider information on classical, theatrical, and cinematic performances, London's music scene (live jazz to underground youth centres), nightlife, spectator and activity sports, health and beauty spas, festivals and events, and a special section on "Children's London."
Atlas and Maps
Detailed neighborhood maps are incorporated throughout the book to help you navigate on historic walks, shopping tours, or to find a restaurant. Plus, a 16-page atlas details each road and path with highlights of important landmarks, parks, metro stations, and car parking areas.
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Fodor's See It London is colorful and practical, detailing the must-see sights in London plus:
-COLOR PHOTOS by the hundreds show you not only London's sights but also hotels, restaurants, and shops
-COLOR MAPS galore, including neighborhood maps, city plans, transportation maps, and floor plans
-WALKING and DRIVING tours
-INSIDER TIPS by the dozen
-RATINGS for key sights
-Hundreds of in-depth HOTEL and RESTAURANT reviews
-Detailed PRACTICAL information in every listing
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